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Expand Your Reach Through Networking
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Thursday, October 30, 2025
Whether you connect in person, online, in groups, at events or through your own personal relationships, doing it professionally and effectively is essential to your job search success. Networking afternoon workshops convene October 13, November 13 and December 10 at 2pm with morning sessions on September 8, October 30 and December 1 at 11am and an additional 10am session on Deceember 23.
After you have registered, you will receive an emailed link the day of the event, allowing you access to the workshop you have registered for.
Joshua’s Supported Employment Success Story
He worked in a hotel during his high school transition program and was open to doing housekeeping work. Joshua met weekly with our career and employment services team to create a resume, practice interviewing and search for jobs.
Our Employment Specialist reached out to several hotels to discuss the possibilities for Joshua. One manager encouraged Joshua to apply, and was receptive to job coaching. The Employment Specialist set up an interview at the hotel and attended with him. They planned to have Joshua take a tour and see the tasks involved in the job during the interview. After watching an experienced housekeeper clean a room, Joshua felt confident that he could do the work and accepted the position.
At first, our Employment Specialist observed Joshua to see if he needed any accommodations. Joshua quickly mastered and remembered all the tasks. His biggest struggle was with time management – finishing each room within 25 or 30 minutes. The Employment Specialist found an application that Joshua could use on his phone that announces how much time has passed in five-minute intervals. When Joshua used the alarm application, he improved his time. He also enhanced his communication skills with managers.
“It’s simple and people here are nice,” Joshua said of his work. “It’s close to my home and I get to learn new skills.” He adds, "Having someone to help me look for jobs and contact employers has been very helpful.”
We're Here
to Help.
For assistance or more information, call us at 855.275.5237 or email us at Ask@JCFS.org.
JVS Career & Employment Locations
Locations
JVS Career & Employment Central Office
230 W. Monroe
Suite 1100
Chicago, IL 60606
United States
JVS Career & Employment (Northbrook)
255 Revere Dr.
Elaine Kersten Children’s Center
Northbrook, IL 60062
United States
JVS Career & Employment (Skokie)
5150 W. Golf Rd.
Goldie Bachmann Luftig Building
Skokie, IL 60077
United States
JVS Career & Employment (Uptown)
909 W. Wilson Ave
EZRA Multi-Service Center
Chicago, IL 60640
United States
JVS Career & Employment (Rogers Park)
6639 N. Kedzie Ave.
Abe and Ida Cooper Center
Chicago, IL 60645
United States
We're Here
to Help.
For assistance or more information, call us at 855.275.5237 or email us at Ask@JCFS.org.